The Open Source Community Playbook - What Works, What Doesn't, and Why

Learn practical strategies for building and sustaining healthy open source communities in this 16-minute conference talk from DevConf.IN 2026. Discover actionable frameworks and real-world insights drawn from experience building successful projects like LitmusChaos, ToolJet, and ReactPlay. Explore proven methods for driving user engagement, converting users into active contributors, and implementing key practices that help maintainers scale their projects while avoiding burnout. Understand what open source organizations should and shouldn't expect from their communities, and learn how setting proper expectations guides sustainable community growth. Gain access to honest stories about what actually works and what fails when growing open source communities, along with immediately applicable tools and patterns for expanding your project and its community, whether you're a maintainer, community manager, or just beginning your open source journey.